My Sister my friend......

My sister and best friend. A mother at heart.

    It stormed, it hailed, hell there was fire rain but Fri never gave up, thats how you sort out the women from the girls. This is not just about a Masters degree graduation, its about setting a goal and following through despite what may come. Fri has understood that LIFE cannot come in the way of success because life happens all the time.She stands on Gods word and leans on family. I love you Boh, the world must know that you are an example of a woman who has set herself apart. 
You have been a mother to my children and the best sister i could ever ask for. You are a mother at heart and a great one too.

   I had my first child at 22 and Fri-Maikah ( my sister ) was only a baby then took on the role of mommy without any hesitation. My children are in perfect hands when they are in my sisters care. At a single phone call Fri drops everything and runs to my aid. She is my best friend and confidant. I listen to women complain about their sisters and it hurts my heart so much because your sister is more than a gift from God. You are supposed to stand by each other regardless of what may come.

" Typical Maikah at an event with all the kids "

   Every mother needs a great support system. My family is everything, we cry together laugh together and you cannot come between us. To raise strong balanced and level headed kids you need the support of your family.
My sister amongst my siblings plays a huge role in making sure this #mamipikin gets all the support she needs. I give God Glory for a sister like Fri. My fellow mamipikins, you dont need a host of inconsistent friendships, all the support you need starts with creating real bonds with your family.

Family is essential. I cannot say that enough.

This is exactly why they give out  graduation tickets..LOL..

( my siblings minus my eldest brother )

Let #nomamipikinbeleftbehind in the spirit of showing appreciation and Love.

Kisses,

( Please send in a story honoring someone who is a big part of your support system.
asherisevents@yahoo.com)

I LOVE my BODY campaign ( Featuring Maika Ngong ) #ilovemybodycampaign

  This mamipikin could have never said it any better. In her own WORDS.

Please read and pass along.

     " I want to start off by saying I am extremely grateful for the I love my body campaign. I've been following the blog and showing my support by clicking the like button but not really thinking about the significance of the campaign. I've just been looking at the "cool" aspect of it and not really making an intimate connection. It is not until this past Sunday that I really saw the value of this campaign for me. Not for those who read the blog, but for ME. I asked someone to help me take pictures for my blog, and as we were taking the pictures they said "you don't even have the body to be doing what your trying to do." Naturally, I got pissed and seized my phone. I was deeply hurt and wanted to end the shoot but as I scrolled through the pictures I realized that they actually looked good. So I told the person "well, think what you like but just keep taking the pictures because they look nice." We took some more pictures until I was able to get a more amiable photograher. Despite the fact that I got plenty of good shots, I was not able to let that comment go. I approached the person and asked them why they would say such a thing? Don't they know those are the kinds of comments that can paralyze someone? That can break a person? I even asked them if Oprah is skinny?

I sat down and remembered the "I love my body campaign" and said I must take some pictures and send them in. Not only will I take these pictures but I will take them wearing my favorite blue skirt with a tank top, no jacket, no sweater! It occurred to me that this isn't just about being the most beautiful or super sexy, it's about being able to walk up to someone and saying "Hello, my name is Maika, how are you?" It's about Freedom! I know I'm not perfect, I know I need to put in some hours in the gym, and make healthier choices, but before I can do any of that I must love myself first! Only by loving myself, learning how to love myself, will I be able to reap the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Going to gym but not loving yourself is not a healthy lifestyle.

To close, I just want to repeat that I am extremely grateful for the "I love my body" campaign. I might not have had the courage to continue taking pictures if I did not have that mantra ringing in my ears! YOU MUST FIRST LOVE YOURSELF

   My fellow mamipikins please be bold and encourage others. Send in before and after pictures or present pictures with your  story so that we can continue to encourage, empower and support one another in this health and image journey. Lets run a dynamic  " I LOVE MY BODY CAMPAIGN " . 

Let #nomamipikin be left behind.  
Kisses and love 

All in a Day

  I cannot simply explain to you all without pictures, the reality of this walk in motherhood. We have days like this all the time, i did not take a picture of the huge pile of laundry i had to put away at the end of the night, or the cleaning, and making lunch, client phone calls and more.

   So the next time you think you are having a long day, or an unending list of appointments remember you are not alone.

We are SUPER HEROES!!!!!

This is all in a day............
   

"Muffins for moms" at my first Graders school.

"Muffins for moms" at my first Graders school.

"Off to a meeting"

" Venue Meeting "

Book signing event  " Whose shoes are you  wearing"

Book signing event  " Whose shoes are you  wearing"

"Art exhibition"   (Yes Me too..Lol )

Keep Pushing and remember to take a glass of Wine in between:)

     My daughter looked at me as i came down the stairs, she wanted to know if i was all dressed up for her school or if i was going to a party.... haha i smiled and said that, i was going to her school and was determined to be the best dressed mom at the " muffins for moms " breakfast. She smiled and said " I knew it mommy, i always tell everybody in school  you are a celebrity and a famous party planner, now they will get to see it" you already know I was in mommy heaven. Neh ( my daughter )  has very high standards, if she sees me as in this light, then i know exactly how much she admires me, and that to me is all that matters. I told her she was pretty famous in my circle of celebrity friends as well.

Love you all, 

( Please share a day in your Life with us, send all emails and pictures to asherisevents@yahoo.com)